Young, Joe
(1889–1939)> LYRICIST
Joe Young Lyricist New York City, July 4, 1889; New York City, April 21, 1939. Young ’s early career was spent as a singer and song plugger in the Alley. In 1916, he teamed with lyricist Sam M. Lewis, collaborating with him on many hits. “You’re My Everything” was written with Mort Dixon in 1931 for The Laugh Parade, and was recorded by the Arden-Ohman Orchestra, with vocal by Frank Luther (Victor 22818). The same year saw a collaboration with Sammy Fain, “Was That the Human Thing To Do?,” with…